Best 8 Chicken Asparagus Pasta With Cream Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our delectable Chicken Asparagus Pasta with Cream Sauce. This dish tantalizes taste buds with its creamy, rich sauce, succulent chicken, crisp asparagus, and perfectly cooked pasta. It's a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. This recipe guide also offers variations to cater to different dietary preferences, including a vegetarian option with tofu, a gluten-free version with rice noodles, and a low-carb alternative with zucchini noodles. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will satisfy your cravings and leave you feeling thoroughly indulged.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN ASPARAGUS PASTA



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Chicken asparagus pasta with creamy lemon sauce is a delicious dinner recipe the whole family will love, ready in less than 30 minutes.

Provided by Alida Ryder

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

500 g (1lb) chicken breasts
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp garlic powder/garlic salt
salt and pepper (to taste)
1 tbsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves (crushed/minced)
1 cup heavy/whipping cream
1 tbsp lemon juice
¼ cup Parmesan cheese (finely grated )
2 cups asparagus (washed and chopped into 2cm/1inch pieces )
salt and pepper (to taste )
500 g (1lb) pasta of your choice (cooked )

Steps:

  • Place the chicken breasts in between to sheets of parchment paper or plastic and flatten out to approximately 1cm/half inch with a rolling pin or a meat mallet.
  • Drizzle with two teaspoons of olive oil and season on both sides with the oregano, garlic, salt and pepper. Rub in the spices.
  • Heat a large pan over high heat. Add the chicken and allow to cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown on both sides and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  • To make the sauce, add the olive oil and garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in the cream and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer.
  • Add the asparagus to the sauce and allow to cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the Parmesan and season to taste. Slice the chicken into strips then add back to the sauce.
  • Toss with cooked pasta (and a splash of the pasta cooking water to loosen the sauce) and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 154 mg, Sodium 270 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAMY CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS PASTA



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My family loves this easy pasta dish with penne noodles, chicken and asparagus tossed in a creamy parmesan sauce.

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 ounces penne pasta (, or other bite size pasta)
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (, cut in small pieces)
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 bunch fresh asparagus spears (, ends removed)
1 1/2 Tablespoons garlic (, minced)
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup half and half (, or substitute whole milk or cream)
4 ounces cream cheese (, cut into pieces)
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions. During the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the asparagus to the water. Drain pasta and asparagus.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 2 minutes, browning it on all sides.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add the garlic, onion powder, basil, oregano and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth, half & half, cream cheese, and half of the parmesan cheese. Stir until well combined. Cook until cream cheese is melted and chicken is cooked through.
  • Add cooked pasta and asparagus toss to combine.
  • Add remaining parmesan cheese and salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed. You could also add a splash of milk or chicken broth to thin the sauce, if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 kcal, Carbohydrate 54 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Sodium 244 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAMY CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS PASTA



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Creamy chicken and asparagus pasta with penne, sautéed strips of chicken breast, broth, cream, goat cheese, parmesan, lemon, and asparagus! Easy midweek meal, perfect for spring!

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Quick and Easy     Asparagus     Chicken     Chicken Breast     Fettuccine     Linguini     Pasta

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb asparagus spears, tough ends cut off and discarded, spears cut on the diagonal in 1-inch to 1 1/2 inch pieces
3/4 pound penne or bow tie pasta
2 tablespoons butter
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, trimmed of excess fat and sinews, and cut into strips 1 1/2 inches by 1/2 inch
Kosher alt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons chopped shallots
1/4 cup chicken broth
3/4 cups of heavy whipping cream
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
5 ounces goat cheese
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • Blanch the asparagus: Bring a large pot of salted water (1 teaspoon salt for every quart of water) to a boil. Add the asparagus and blanch for 1 minute. Remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Set aside
  • Cook the pasta: In the same water you used to blanch the asparagus, add the pasta and prepare according to the package instructions for al dente, while cooking the chicken. Reserve a half cup of the cooking water for adding back to the pasta if needed.
  • Sauté the chicken strips and shallots: Heat butter in a large skillet on medium high heat. Add the chicken strips to the pan in an even layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Do not stir, cook until lightly browned on one side. Add shallots, cook for a minute longer.
  • Add the broth, cream, nutmeg, cheese, lemon zest, herbs, and most of the Parmesan: Cook, stirring, until the cheese has fully melted and incorporated into the cream. (Reserve the rest of the Parmesan to sprinkle on before serving.)
  • Add the asparagus: Let come to a simmer and simmer for a minute.
  • Stir in the lemon juice: Sprinkle with more black pepper to taste.
  • Place pasta in a serving bowl. Stir in the chicken asparagus cream sauce: Add as much of the reserved pasta cooking water as needed for a creamy texture for the pasta. Serve with reserved grated Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 133 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 604 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 28 g, ServingSize Serves 4 to 6, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CHICKEN ASPARAGUS PASTA



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We enjoy this dish often in the spring when asparagus is fresh on the market. It's a favorite with family and friends and a welcome surprise to those who think they don't like asparagus. -Taralynn Plastina, McHenry, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place asparagus in an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish; drizzle with 2 teaspoons oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. , Meanwhile, cook fettuccine according to package directions. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken and garlic in remaining oil until chicken is no longer pink., Stir in the lemon juice, zest and butter; heat through. Remove from the heat. Drain fettuccine; toss with chicken mixture and asparagus. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 823mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

PENNE WITH CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS



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A light but super-tasty pasta dish, with fresh asparagus cooked in broth with sauteed garlic and seasoned chicken.

Provided by LAUREL B

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package dried penne pasta
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into cubes
salt and pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste
½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 bunch slender asparagus spears, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 1-inch pieces
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
¼ cup Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
  • Warm 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in chicken, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until chicken is cooked through and browned, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken to paper towels.
  • Pour chicken broth into the skillet. Then stir in asparagus, garlic, and a pinch more garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cover, and steam until the asparagus is just tender, about 5 to 10 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet, and warm through.
  • Stir chicken mixture into pasta, and mix well. Let sit about 5 minutes. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, stir again, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 19.6 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 68.7 mg, Sugar 3 g

CHICKEN AND POTATO GRATIN WITH BROWN BUTTER CREAM



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This gratin is decidedly autumnal, inspired by a recipe from one of my favorite food writers, Richard Olney. Olney's chicken gratin calls for making a savory custard, but here you'll combine brown butter and heavy cream with aromatics for a flavorful and easy sauce instead. It's still a luxurious dish. The breadcrumbs for the topping get toasted separately, so they stay crisp and the chicken (ideally seasoned a day in advance so the salt has time to work its way into the meat) and vegetables can get nicely browned and crisp too. I love that this gratin can reinvent itself based on what's available at the market (or in my fridge). In the spring, you might make it with asparagus and young onions; in summer, with tomato wedges, swapping in olive oil for the cream. I recommend serving this fall version with lemon wedges for squeezing over to cut the richness of the dish. A brightly dressed arugula salad would also do the trick.

Provided by Christian Reynoso

Categories     Dinner     Casserole/Gratin     Chicken     Potato     Shallot     Butter     Milk/Cream     Garlic     Pepper     Nutmeg     Thyme     Sage     Lemon

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 lb. skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks
7½ tsp. kosher salt, divided
1 lb. small potatoes (such as fingerling or baby Yukon Gold), halved lengthwise
8 oz. small or medium shallots, halved through root ends
5 Tbsp. unsalted butter, divided
¾ cup heavy cream
2 garlic cloves, finely grated
½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
¼ tsp. freshly grated or ground nutmeg
8 sprigs thyme
8 sage leaves
3½ oz. country-style bread, preferably day-old, torn into large pieces
1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)

Steps:

  • Season chicken all over with 4 tsp. salt. Place in an airtight container and cover. Chill at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
  • Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 425°F. Toss potatoes, shallots, and 2 tsp. salt in a large bowl.
  • Melt 4 Tbsp. butter in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring often, until butter foams, then browns, 5-8 minutes. Immediately remove from heat (it will continue to darken) and stir in cream, garlic, pepper, nutmeg, and remaining 1½ tsp. salt. Set saucepan over medium-low heat and cook, stirring, until salt is dissolved and mixture is warm to the touch. Stir in thyme and sage; remove from heat.
  • Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. butter in a large stainless-steel skillet over medium-high until melted and bubbling. Working in 2 batches, cook chicken, skin side down, until golden underneath, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a 13x9" or 3-qt. baking dish and arrange skin side up. Set skillet with pan drippings aside. Nestle potatoes and shallots around chicken (don't place on top). Pour brown butter cream over chicken and vegetables, making sure herbs and spices are evenly dispersed and tucking herbs into vegetables so they don't get too crispy when they bake.
  • Bake gratin until cream is mostly reduced and chicken and vegetables are dark golden brown, about 40 minutes. Let gratin cool 5-10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, pulse bread in a food processor until pieces are about oat-size (you should have about 1¼ cups). Toss breadcrumbs in pan drippings in reserved skillet to coat. Cook over medium heat, scraping up browned bits with a spatula, until deep golden brown, 5-7 minutes. Let cool.
  • To serve, top gratin with breadcrumbs. Serve lemon wedges alongside for squeezing over if desired.

CREAMY ASPARAGUS CHICKEN



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Disrupt your chicken rotation with this one-pot meal of braised breasts with asparagus and potatoes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken-breast halves, split and patted dry
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 leeks, trimmed, thinly sliced, and well rinsed (4 cups)
1/3 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 pound very small red potatoes (each 1 inch diameter), halved
1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1/4 cup heavy cream
Dill sprigs, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large, straight-sided ovenproof skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken to skillet, skin-side down; cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes a side. Transfer to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add leeks to skillet; cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in wine; cook until almost evaporated, 1 minute. Add broth and potatoes; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then add chicken, skin-side up; transfer to oven. Roast 15 minutes, then remove and add asparagus; season with salt. Cover and return to oven; roast until potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes more. Transfer chicken to a plate. Stir cream into skillet, then return chicken. Serve, with dill.

CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS IN WHITE WINE CREAM SAUCE



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Make and share this Chicken With Asparagus in White Wine Cream Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Queen Dana

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon oil
1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces (small)
1/4 leek, chopped (or sliced)
salt and pepper
3/4 white wine
5 asparagus spears, cut short (about 3 inches)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/3 cup cream
1/4 cup dubliner cheese, shredded (or whatever you have and like)

Steps:

  • Salt and pepper chicken. Melt butter in deep skillet and lightly brown chicken. Add wine,asparagus, oregano and sage.
  • Simmer chicken and asparagus on high untill done and wine is mostly gone. Add cream and cheese and simmer long enough for it to turn into a sauce of the consistency you desire.
  • Serve over pasta or veggies.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your pasta dish. Look for organic or locally-sourced chicken, asparagus, and cream.
  • Don't overcook the asparagus: Asparagus should be cooked until it is tender-crisp, but not mushy. Overcooked asparagus will lose its flavor and texture.
  • Use a good quality pasta: A good quality pasta will hold its shape and texture when cooked. Look for a pasta made with durum wheat or semolina flour.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: Al dente means "to the tooth" in Italian. Pasta that is cooked al dente is slightly firm to the bite. This will help it hold its shape and texture when tossed with the sauce.
  • Make sure the sauce is thick enough: The sauce should be thick enough to coat the pasta and vegetables without being too heavy. If the sauce is too thin, add a little more cornstarch or flour.
  • Season the dish to taste: Season the dish with salt, pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese to taste. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little extra spice.

Conclusion:

This chicken asparagus pasta with cream sauce is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. The creamy sauce is rich and flavorful, and the asparagus adds a bright, fresh flavor. The dish can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making it a great option for busy weeknights. Serve with a side salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

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